The Sourdough Framework

An Engineer's Logical Approach to Mastering the Science and Art of Perfect Sourdough Bread

Tired of following recipes perfectly, only to bake dense, disappointing loaves? Most recipes fail because they can't account for the variables in your kitchen.

"The Sourdough Framework" is the solution. It's not another recipe book—it's a logical system from an engineer that teaches you the fundamental principles of sourdough. Stop guessing and start baking with confidence and consistency.

This Framework Will Teach You To

• Understand the Science: Go beyond recipes to master the core principles of fermentation, gluten, and heat.
• Bake with Confidence: Learn to read your dough, manage your starter, and control every variable for predictable success.
• Troubleshoot Like a Pro: Use detailed flowcharts and guides to diagnose and fix any issue, from a sluggish starter to a dense crumb.
• Adapt Any Recipe: Empower yourself to adjust any recipe to fit your specific flour, starter, and kitchen environment.
  

Selected customer reviews

Ulrich Roxburgh  - Best Sourdough Guide I've ever seen: "Seriously, I've been making bread for 25 years, and sourdough for at least 5, but II still picked up heaps of useful hints, and inspiration to try out new things as well. This has seriously raised my game when making Sourdough. My family are all very impressed."

Joanne Helm - Amazing and very informative: "New to sourdough baking, and looking for guidance, you helped me beyond my expectations! Your step-by-step explanation of the process was the difference between success and failure! Thank you, my sourdough was a success!

Eric Wiltz - I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase: "I have yet to read the entire book but to date, I couldn't be happier. At the age of 67, I'm a new baker and the Bread Code will make you an, "educated sour dough baker!" I'll be trying the wet starter today on simple bread and I'm anxiously awaiting the flavors it produces. I also purchased the starter, at day three of reactivation, it's produced a much sweeter aroma than the starter I started with. You can't go wrong with this wonderful sour dough reference bible!"

The Hardcover: Your Essential Kitchen Companion

The hardcover edition is the ultimate tool for the serious baker. It's designed to be used, not just read.

• Built for the Kitchen: Features durable, high-quality pages and a lay-flat binding that stays open on your counter.
• A Focused Experience: Learn without digital distractions like notifications or a dying battery.
• Your Personal Baking Log: Generous margins provide space for your own notes, turning this framework into your personal baking journal.
• A Beautiful Gift: An elegantly designed volume that makes the perfect gift for any passionate baker.

Support Open-Source Baking Knowledge

This book's knowledge is free online as part of a mission to make baking accessible to all.  Your purchase of this beautiful hardcover directly supports that mission, helping to create more free resources for the global baking community. Join over 1,100 Kickstarter backers who helped bring this project to life.

If you’d like to explore the content first, check out the free digital version available for download here: www.breadco.de/book, or read it online at the-sourdough-framework.com.

For those who want a quick overview, there’s also a 15-page, too-long-didn’t-read version that contains all the essential information you need. You can download it and even print it to create your own booklet perfect for getting started quickly.

About the Author

Frustrated by inconsistent recipes, software engineer Hendrik Kleinwächter applied his passion for logic to deconstruct sourdough. He created this framework to empower home bakers with the scientific understanding needed to bake with confidence and predictability.

Thank you ❤️

By purchasing this book, you’re not only investing in your bread-making journey but also helping me share the love of sourdough with more people around the world. Your support means everything to me, and I deeply appreciate every purchase, as it enables me to teach and inspire others to bake delicious bread at home.

Thank you,
Hendrik